McCormick Spices:
www.McCormick.com
1-800-632-5847
Pure spices and herbs do not contain
allergenic ingredients. On products such
as Black Pepper and Cinnamon, you will
not find an ingredient statement. The
only ingredient present is the original
spice or herb to which nothing else has
been added. All GFCF ingredients will be
listed on labels of spices and extracts
produced by McCormick. Most McCormick
natural spices do not contain gluten or
casein. As in all products on this list
verification must be made for GFCF
status at time of purchase.

Stevia
PLEASE CONFIRM!The following information is not
endorsed nor confirmed by The GFCF Diet
Support Group. Please consult with
your Medical Practitioner,
Pediatrician or Dietitian to confirm if
it is appropriate for you or your
child's special dietary needs.
Following Information gleaned from
http://www.emperorsherbologist.com/candida_diet.php

"Stevia is a sweetener which comes
from Rebiana – an extract from the
Stevia plant. The Stevia bush is native
to South America and has been used
indigenously as a sweetener for over 400
years. It is reported on the above
website that Stevia does not feed
yeast."

Following information gleaned from http://www.steviaextractintheraw.com/
" One packet of Stevia Extract In The
Raw has the
sweetness
equivalence of two teaspoons of regular
sugar. Sprinkle it over gfcf cereal or
fruit like strawberries and
blueberries. You can also blend Stevia
It reportedly has ZERO calories.

Each packet of Stevia Extract In The Raw
contains the sweetness of two teaspoons
of sugar, this sweetness does not
increase proportionately when is used in
cooking and baking. The substitutions in
the chart on the
above website were specially devised to
adjust for the unique properties of
cooking and baking with Stevia Extract
In The Raw."

Scientific studies of distilled vinegar
indicate that during the distillation
process all harmful peptides are
removed.
The GFCF Diet Support Group believes
that Distilled vinegar is
acceptable on the GFCF Diet.
But if you notice any adverse
reactions after eating products with
distilled vinegar we highly recommend
you discontinue using.

Vinegar corn vinegar
(Heinz white vinegar is distilled from
corn)
rice vinegar
potato vinegar
beet vinegar
apple/cider vinegar
red wine vinegar
white wine vinegar
balsamic vinegar
distilled wood
vinegar (wood-based vinegar is
often the
vinegar used in
processed foods - verify with
manufacturer)
distilled vinegar **
**Distilled Vinegar
NOTE: Scientific tests show that all
harmful peptides (from wheat) are
removed during the distillation process
of Distilled Vinegar. But, if you use a
distilled vinegar and you notice any
indication that your child may have an
intolerance discontinue using it.
Distilled Vinegars can be from wheat,
corn, potatoes, beets, wood, apples and
many other things.
Unacceptable Vinegar
No malted vinegar
Verify ingredients in all flavored
vinegar
READ LABELS AT ALL TIMES

Gluten and Casein Free Additives
We have a partial list below of some
ingredients/additives that DO NOT
contain any gluten or casein.It is possible that any one of
the below ingredients may also
not
be tolerated in certain individuals.Gluten and Casein free does not
guarantee that some individuals may also
be sensitive to any one of the below
additives.Keep in mind; the fewer number of
ingredients
listed on a food label means the least
amount of questionable additives.
Healthy
gfcf food usually
does
not contain anymore than
10 ingredients.
READ LABELS AT ALL TIMES
GFCF Ingredients listed below:Adipic Acid
Acacia Gum
Adenosine 5
Annatto Color
Arabic Gum
Ascorbic Acid

Ghee (this has been added to the
acceptable list after much research and
assurance that it is approximately
98% fat and the remaining is
water. Recommended to be used sparingly
in small amounts for a butter flavor.

PLEASE MAKE NOTE:
Lactate/ Lactic acid this is found
naturally in sour milk but also
commercially produced from whey,
cornstarch, potatoes and molasses.
Therefore, if listed on a product as an
ingredient, you must verify it's
source.

It is also recommended that source
verification is made if Calcium Lactate
appears on any food label as it
may or may not be derived from dairy
depending on the food manufacturer.